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The Lawyer

19831h 48mRaafat El Mehi

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After getting sentenced with one month in prison for contempt of court, the lawyer Sbankh tries to take advantage of his jail time to establish many relations, most notably with drug dealer Hassouna,and Salim Abu Zaid, one of the centers of power in the 60s.

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What is The Lawyer (1983) about?

After getting sentenced with one month in prison for contempt of court, the lawyer Sbankh tries to take advantage of his jail time to establish many relations, most notably with drug dealer Hassouna,and Salim Abu Zaid, one of the centers of power in the 60s.

Who stars in The Lawyer?

The Lawyer stars Adel Emam (حسن سبانخ), Yousra (عطية عبدالجواد), Esaad Younes (عصمت عبدالجواد), Hussein ElSherbiny (حسونة محرم), Salah Nazmi (سليم أبو زيد). The film was directed by Raafat El Mehi.

How long is The Lawyer?

The Lawyer has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1983.

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